Public Kitchen Reading,

530 Main Street, Reading, MA 01867

"Best salmon dish "evah". Nice clean atmosphere. I love the design of the bar with the railroad track as a bar rail for your feet. Keisla, the bartender is awesome! Great choices of beer. If I could give this place a 6 star I would. So, I will give the food my FGB rating. First time rating FGB to any restaurant. The Salmon dish comes perfectly cooked over a bed of rice and slightly charred broccolini; topped off with avocado and red roasted peppers. The meatloaf dish comes wrapped in bacon over mashed potatoes and asparagus; topped with 3 delicious onion rings. FGB."

"Super chill spot to grab a beer and some lunch. Really kind and personable service staff which is huge for me because I am usually sitting by myself and a little pleasant small talk with someone I don't know is a day-improving little connection. Diverse clientele (for Reading)--saw some blue collar dudes having a deep conversation about toxic marriages, some older gay men drinking whiskey, some elderly people enjoying meals. Really hits all the major points for a local bar and grill. Will def go again."

"Great food. The French fries will bring you back to when you were a kid eating McDonalds fries!!! Salty deliciousness!! We got the the pulled pork tacos!! Stuff d and full of mango flavor!! And their fall drinks were spot on for the season!!"

"Had a great dinner out with my oldest friend. The Buffalo cauliflower were a spicy and delicious starter. We both got the lemon piccata swordfish - mine with the gnocchi and hers with a side of broccoli instead. The waitress was very accommodating - attentive but not hovering. Wonderful meal! I'll definitely be back."

"We were delighted to have lunch here yesterday, Monday the 16th, as we have been to the Wakefield location multiple times over the last five years. The Reading location has a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The silver tin ceilings nicely reflect the amber lighting making it cozy and romantic. There is a large bar with ample seating and high tops to complete the lounge area; in the back is regular seating, and at this location, they can seat larger parties. There is even a glass fireplace to keep it cozy! When the weather warms up, there is a large patio area that is going to be so much fun! Another great thing about this location is there is a parking lot; it is not huge but is nice compared to the wakefield location, which is street parking only. Food: We started with the grilled sourdough bread that had whipped ricotta with black garlic, mango puree, and prosciutto. When reading the menu, I was super intrigued about this combination and wondered will it work. Boy, does it! The salty, sweet, rich umami flavors are layered and make the mouth sing! It's 7 AM, and I am craving this bread right now! We also got the buffalo cauliflower, this was a large serving, and the heat was just right on the cauliflower. Entrees: I got the fish tacos which were cooked perfectly, crispy outside, and tender fish in. They do grill the tortillas; they are so tasty! A friend got the nachos and loved them; huge serving! Hubs got the steak tips, and they were grilled to perfection and so tender and flavorful. Our other friend got the meatloaf which he loved, and asked for a side of mac and cheese, part way thru he decided the meatloaf belonged with the mac and cheese and finished his mashed potatoes before delving into that combo, which he said was really good! The drinks were great, it is a full bar, so they can make you your regular orders, but they have a pretty creative cocktail menu, too, I tried the 5 3 0, and it was really well balanced. Great bourbon and whiskey lineup as well. Since we were celebrating the hubs pre bday, we got the churros and to our surprise, we were given a beautiful plating of the churros and their caramel lava cake, which, omg, soooo good! Service: From the management all the way to the food runner, service is top-notch here, and you can tell that they care if customers are having a good time! Michelle was our server and was so gracious while we were waiting for our friends to arrive. She chatted with us a bit about the Wakefield location and how it was going here. Prices are fair for what you get. As you can see, the serving sizes are large!"